CH 21
This time she was waiting for him.
Walking down the steps from the tower, Genma spotted the petite beauty waiting for him on the bottom step; hair uncharacteristically up in a high ponytail and hands in her pockets. The smile he received was soft; making him glance to make sure that Raido had really decided to use the roofs instead of sneaking behind him.
Seeing the area was deserted Genma crowded her space by stopping on the same step as her, feet sliding in to rest parallel to her smaller ones.
"I didn't mean you have to do anything drastic like ask me on a date in front of Tsunade, I'm sorry."
The smile hadn't faded though, reaffirming him that he had made the right decision.
"I just wanted us to be out of the attention of others for a while longer."
The ponytail swished as she shook her head, a rough yet delicate looking hand moving to entwine between his. Genma could feel her chest graze his when she took a deep breath.
"I…think some have been watching us for a while anyway, where do you want to go?"
Letting her pull him onto the street Genma considered her question far too seriously.
"The woman usually picks right?"
Her laughter was light and fast, sounding a bit surprised.
"Is that so? Well, I plan on paying my portion, so it should be a joint decision right? I'm perfectly fine with ramen."
Ramen. Paying for her own. And a face like the moon.
Genma pulled her around and kissed her quick before taking the lead.
"Ramen it is then but I'll pay for both 'cause it's a date."
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